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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.41 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.41 and 24.45 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.41 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.41 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.41 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.72/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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